Sweet & Sour Tofu

Yum. Yum. Yum.

My husband is already dreaming of this sauce over bits of pork or chunks of chicken.

Sweet & Sour Tofu Recipe

Ingredients

• 16 oz extra firm tofu (pressed and torn into 1 1/2″ pieces)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 canned pineapple rings, chopped
• 1/2 medium white onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup corn oil
• 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a gallon size Ziplock bag, toss together 16 oz pressed and torn tofu with 1 tbsp coconut aminos.
2. Add 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan salt, 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, and 1/3 cup cornstarch then toss to thoroughly coat tofu pieces.
3. Heat a large skillet over over medium-high heat on stovetop.
4. Add 1/4 cup corn oil and heat.
5. Once corn oil is hot, add coated tofu pieces, tossing to crisp on all sides, for up to 8 mins.
6. Once tofu pieces are crisped, transfer to a paper towel-lined paper plate and set aside. I keep mine in the microwave.
7. To same skillet, add chopped 1/2 medium white onion, chopped 3 rings of canned pineapple, and chopped medium red bell pepper.
8. Saute 5 mins, until onion is translucent and pineapple is slightly browned.
9. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1/4 cup water, remaining 1 Tbsp coconut aminos, and
   remaining 1 tsp garlic powder.
10. Add sauce to onion, pineapple, and red bell pepper in skillet, then bring to a slght boil.
11. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer 5 mins, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens.
12. Add crisped tofu, stirring gently to combine.
13. Remove from heat, then plate to serve.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	613
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.3g	31%
Saturated Fat 2.9g	15%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3817mg	166%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g	4%
Total Sugars 35.8g
Protein 46.6g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 613mg	47%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 109mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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